If you have been considering getting away from it all for quite some time now booking a retreat may be just the thing that you need to decompress and destress from the fast pace of your everyday work and family life.
If you are considering booking a retreat in Australia and you plan on renting a car to explore the various sights while on holiday, you will need to ensure that you are aware of the rules of the road prior to your arrival.
If you plan on visiting Australia and you are coming from the UK, your driver’s license will be valid for you to drive as a temporary driver, or a seasonal driver provided that your license is not suspended or invalid in your home country. Since Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road, drivers visiting from the UK won’t have much to get used to from that perspective when it comes to holiday driving down under.
There are, however, a few driving tips to consider to ensure that your holiday retreat goes as smooth as possible.
Follow All Laws
This many seem obvious, but each country has its own set of rules, regulations, and legalities when it comes to its roadways. You must ensure that you know the rules of the road and that you are following them while you are driving on holiday. The last thing that you want is to go on holiday to de-stress only to have driving infractions or run-ins with the local authorities because you aren’t following highway safety rules and regulations.
Take a Mock Test
Even if you consider yourself a knowledgeable and seasoned driver it doesn’t hurt to take a mock test online regarding driving in the country that you plan on visiting. Toptests.co.uk is a great resource for online mock tests that will not only test your existing driving theory and hazard perception expertise but will enable you to refresh your knowledge as well. Select the country that you are interested in and brush up on your driving skillset.
Safe Driving Tips Online
Looking at safe driving tips online for Australia will also ensure that you are knowledgeable about safety and any other helpful tips that are available online. There may be roadway safety information relating to specific areas of Australia, specific roadways that may be under construction, or roadways that are closed or that should be avoided all together due to safety hazards.
You will also want to prepare for different types of driving tips depending on what season you are planning your retreat. Summer driving is usually a bit more carefree than winter driving but unexpected storms, rain, and winds can crop up at any time.
Ensure that you are aware of the seasons, what to expect and what your optimum driving circumstances could be and what the worst-case scenario could be. The more prepared you are, the better you will be able to react appropriately in the unlikely case of extreme weather.
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